Chennai, April 25 -- BJP leader CR Kesavan slammed Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi following the Supreme Court's rebuke over his remarks on Veer Savarkar.

Kesavan stated, "After the Supreme Court's strong warning today, if Rahul Gandhi has any sense of shame or self-respect, he should tender an unconditional apology for denigrating the sacrifices of Veer Savarkar. It is evident that Rahul Gandhi has indulged in the politics of hate."

Gandhi was summoned by the court as an accused in December last year over his speech at a press conference, where he allegedly said that Savarkar was a servant of the British and that he took pension from the British.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court warned Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul ...